It is quite possible that Trev has his HC long before any announcement or leaks get out. He could be working on various assistants etc thru the same back channels / discretely. His search will be much more helpful if done in time to salvage some of the more desirable commits and or retention of current players.
A lot depends on who the HC finally turns out to be. Hire a current coach, his arrival with any staff to follow and or our existing staff can recruit, will be delayed. This is the biggest negative to waiting on people until after Jan 1.
It may be, that’s the only option should the best HC available be in the playoffs, bowls etc.
There are complications to any search and rescue mission. But the key, ultimately, is get the best damn HC / staff money can buy. If that is Mickey, Whipple, Urban, Stoops, or one of dozens of others out there.
If I’m the next HC at Neb, I want to hit the ground running in recruiting, etc. sooner the better. I may not abruptly quit my present job but - in the end - the parting will not be amicable in nearly all cases, IF such HC isn’t being fired already.
